Best Pickled Red Onions Recipe How To Make Pickled Red Onions

Ingredients

1 large red onion, thinly sliced

1 1/4 c. apple cider vinegar

1/2 c. water

3 tbsp. granulated sugar 

1 tbsp. kosher salt

Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Preparation

Step 1Place onion a large jar with a tight-fitting lid. Step 2In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring vinegar, water, sugar, and salt to a boil. Stir until sugar and salt dissolve. Add in red pepper flakes, if using, then pour mixture over onions. Step 3Let cool to room temperature, then place lid on and refrigerate until ready to use, at least 2 hours. Onions will keep in refrigerator for up to 1 month.

We love this recipe, not just because the resulting pickled onions are tart, crunch and maintain that bit of onion-y bite, but because its also customizable! You can add herbs, mustard seeds, garlic or chiles to put your own spin on this classic topping. Looking to up your pickle game? Try out our classic pickle recipe or these pickled peppers. Make a batch today and let us know how they came out in the comments below!